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Why Tinubu Has Been Trampling On Nigerian Constitution – Sen Abaribe

Why Tinubu Has Been Trampling On Nigerian Constitution – Sen Abaribe

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been roundly criticised by many as one of the worst in the country’s history as citizens groan under the weight of harsh economy, poverty and insecurity. In…

Gaming Bill: Lagos Govt Drags N’Assembly To Court Over Contempt

Gaming Bill: Lagos Govt Drags N’Assembly To Court Over Contempt

The Lagos State Government, on Monday, filed a lawsuit seeking leave to initiate proceedings against the National Assembly for allegedly breaching a subsisting judgment of the apex court that declared federal legislation on lottery and…

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Nod For N1.15trn Fresh Domestic Loan

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Nod For N1.15trn Fresh Domestic Loan

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. President Tinubu’s request…

Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval For $2.3bn, $500m Borrowing

Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval For $2.3bn, $500m Borrowing

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday sought the approval of the 10th National Assembly for new external borrowing and debt refinancing totalling $2.3 billion, alongside the issuance of a $500 million debut sovereign Sukuk in…

2027: Nat’l Assembly To Adjust Elections’ Timetable To One Day 

2027: Nat’l Assembly To Adjust Elections’ Timetable To One Day 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday, said the National Assembly is considering electoral reforms that will merge all elections in 2027 on a single-day basis. Abbas made this…

Gov Sule Calls For Establishment Of Special Courts For Corruption Cases

Gov Sule Calls For Establishment Of Special Courts For Corruption Cases

Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, has called on the National Assembly to establish special courts dedicated to handling corruption cases in the country. Governor Sule made this call on Friday at the combined passing-out…

Lagos Lawmaker Speaks On Tinubu’s Effort In Tackling Insecurity

Lagos Lawmaker Speaks On Tinubu’s Effort In Tackling Insecurity

Lukman Orelope, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Alimosho Constituency 1, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts in curbing insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking during the 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held in…

2027: Kingibe Dumps LP, Joins ADC

2027: Kingibe Dumps LP, Joins ADC

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has formally announced her resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Senator Kingibe, who made this known while addressing journalists on…

NASS Adopts June 12 As Annual Presidential Address Day

NASS Adopts June 12 As Annual Presidential Address Day

The National Assembly on Thursday, formally adopted June 12 as the day for the President of Nigeria to address a joint session of the legislature. The decision was taken on Thursday, June 12  during a…

NASS Receives Tinubu’s Request For $21.5bn Loan, N758bn Pension Bond

NASS Receives Tinubu’s Request For $21.5bn Loan, N758bn Pension Bond

The 10th National Assembly on Tuesday received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and ₦758 billion domestic bonds to settle outstanding pension liabilities. New Telegraph reports…